Family

Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy, safe and supported, with access to nutritious food, a quality education, reliable health care and a stable home. These essentials help lay the foundation for a successful future, yet many children across the U.S. continue to face serious hardships.

Illinois is the 21st-best state to have a baby in, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from hospital delivery charges and health-insurance premiums to healthcare accessibility and family-friendliness.

Pennsylvania is the 18th-best state to have a baby in, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from hospital delivery charges and health-insurance premiums to healthcare accessibility and family-friendliness.

Washington is the ninth-best state to have a baby in, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from hospital delivery charges and health-insurance premiums to healthcare accessibility and family-friendliness.